In the heat of Bakersfield, California, Prymrr was born with an insatiable hunger for movement and rhythm. From the moment she could walk, she was drawn to the world of music, her tiny feet mapping out complex rhythms on the sun-baked pavement. As she grew, her passion only intensified, moving from dance to recording music rather quickly. Her talent caught the attention of the music industry online, and she was contacted by a producer and promoter to open for Nicki Minaj, Future, and Taekashi 69 at a mere 11 years old,when she didn’t even have a solid discography yet. That experience lit a fire under Prymrr and she quickly released her debut single GAMBLiN’ showcasing her lyrical skill and swiftly gaining popularity and critical acclaim. Alongside the single, she released its music video set in her hometown and starring her own grandfather to successfully gain momentum in her discography and finally mirror her rapidly growing popularity online. Her unique flow and authentic lyrics resonated with fans, and soon she was dropping more hits: “Take Over,” “No Label,” “Mon$t3r$,” and “WYA.” She was blending different genres of music, in her sound palette of hip-hop, as she built an album that she ultimately squashed during the pandemic, findingher sound and life had changed too profoundly. Prymrr is known for her introspective and personal lyrics and is praised for her vulnerability and honesty, as well as talent and versatility, pioneering her unique sound and breaking down boundaries, defying expectations of what a successful rapper should sound like and talk about.
Prymrr began writing and recording music at a very young age, testing out equipment and rap styles in the eastside studio at Boys and Girls Club. She was raised in a family that was artistically inclined andstarted dancing at age two and playing instruments at age eight. She is an artist everchanging, approaching rap in an obscure way, and her fans are loving the ride as she explores musical influences. Her early influences include Eminem, Logic, Snoop Dog, Mac Miller, Lil Peep and Snow the Product. She was especially drawn to hip-hop through her dance career and began performing rap at local venues at just 12 years old. After releasing GAMBLiN’, the NickiHndrxx US leg was canceled and still Prymrr again attracted the attention of the music industry, with top level industry producers working with her and offering to sign her to a label. Yet, Prymrr’s idea of her journey as a rapper didn’t entail being whisked away by a label. She wanted to bond with her fanbase, hone his skills as a rapper, and grow her own unique artistry and felt the industry was attempting to shape her into a persona that was not herself as she raps about in her single “No Label”. Today, she still finds herself reaching to encapsulate the smooth flow sound and witty wordplay that is truly her, but whichever direction she goes with her flow, her loyal fanbase will follow.
Prymrr is one of the most important artists that will define her generation. Her music impacts everyone from backpackers to the mainstream, traversing styles that are smooth, soulful, and at times, psychedelic. She takes us on her journey of self-reflection, providing an open approach to personal adversity. Each new song incorporatesnew sounds of rap, EDM, R&B, pop, low-fi and even neo-soul, while showing her growth as an artist and person along the way. Prymrr’smusic hasn’t been a straight line, and this is something fans can relate to. Her transparency and personal insights gleam with a sense of humanity often missing in Hip Hop and Hollywood. Through her imperfections and positivity, Prymrr feels more like a friend to her fans than a spectacle of fame. She is optimistic and overwhelmed, spitting out bangers and ballads, with the common thread that we are peeking into her world.
When listening to the discography of Prymrr, you can hear elements of every single side project in her life. Her music is a culmination of all her other voices, representing the young, talented legend that isPrymrr. She croons with romanticism and raps her ass off while still managing to capture a euphoric sound, at times embracing the dark voice of self-reflection in between slices of big money dreams and a big eff you to the naysayers. Prymrr’s journey as an artist proves that the world of hip-hop isn’t linear, instead a maze she explores, finding different sounds and identities along the way. But the most impressive part of all is her ability to tie all these experiments together in an unfiltered, uncensored display of self, abolishing boundaries and barriers in the genre of rap music. She dances against the beat of stereotype, to open the floor on how hip-hop sounds, thinks, and feels. Every new song is just another strut forward.
Despite the success of her music, Prymrr remains loyal to her hometown of Bakersfield, often incorporating references to her childhood into her lyrics. She’s performed at local venues such as the world-renowned Jerry’s Pizza where prominent acts have performed for decades. As Prymrr’s reputation grew, she began performing at larger venues along the West Coast with artists such as Silento, culminating into her six headlining performances at the Alien Stock Festival that was slated as the next Woodstock. Her headlining performances are the focus of a new documentary on RAW forthcoming on Netflix.
Growing up, Prymrr, struggled academically due to dyslexia and danced through her feelings that came from an abusive father that put her mother in endless divorce court. Prymrr excelled in athletics, dance, and the arts and when her mother couldn’t afford those activities due to divorce, organizations like the Boys and Girls club scholarshipped her participation in visual arts and recording sessions. Prymrr was surrounded by artists as a young girl, her family home a hub for musical activity, artists visiting from all over the US to perform along with graffiti artists adding installation murals. Prymrrcould often be found in impromptu jam sessions in her living room ordriveway until the early hours of dawn and her earliest performances were at this local arthouse her mother operated. She would then upload them to the internet, where they gained a following.
By age 12, Pryrmrr had already worked with superstars like Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio and Sia, starring in her video for the hit-single “Never Give Up”. As the lead in Sia’s music video “Never Give Up,” Prymrr’s emotive dancing brought the song’s message of resilience to life and catapulted her to international stardom Her performance struck a chord with viewers worldwide, and the video soared to an astounding 76 million views. In a beautiful twist of fate, the girl who once felt like an outsider had become a symbol of strength for millions.
Despite early successes, Prymrr’s path was like climbing a barbed wire fence. Traditional schooling felt like incarceration, against her nature. During her brief stint in high school, she found herself an outsider, her talents and interests making her a target. Despite her growing fame, Hollywood didn’t swing its doors wide open either, and still Prymrrdidn’t let this deter her. Instead, she used it as fuel, channeling her experiences into her art. Homeschooled, she was able to focus her energy on her passions rather than others’ expectations.
She was a tomboy through and through, finding solace in the adrenaline rush of skateboarding the streets of her hometown and the grappling intensity of wrestling statewide. Her fierce determination led her to excel regardless of the obstacles. Now, on the cusp of reaching one million YouTube subscribers, Prymrr stands as a testament to resilience. Her development into a multi-talented artist is a symphony of triumph over adversity.
This Summer, Prymrr comes out swinging in the lyrics of her new singles “Whodie,” and “Painted Paradise”. She’s already working with an incredibly relevant style & sound, bringing in nostalgic rap elements mixed with current flow trends and inspiring connections to low-fi and R&B, and she isn’t shy when it comes to her staggering confidence on the mic. Prymrr’s got attitude, swagger, a skilled smooth flow and an undeniable passion for rap that’s making some loud noise and shaking up the industry. Her sound experiments act as fuel for her vulnerability, showing the public that the talents of Prymrrcan exist inside and outside of rap. As we get a taste of Prymrr’snewest sound we see how each verse, chorus, and song bring in additional alter egos that exemplify her sound growth.
In the end, Prymrr’s story is more than a tale of fame. It’s a narrative of a young woman who refused to be defined by others’ perceptions, who turned her passions into her profession, and who proved that sometimes, the most captivating performances happen off-stage—in the quiet moments when we choose to keep pursuing our dreams, no matter the odds. You can’t help but believe her because she believesin herself.
